What are the schools like in McLean, NY?

McLean is served primarily by DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.

What is the median household income in McLean?

The median household income in McLean, NY is $71,509 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in McLean, NY?

McLean has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 64.4 inches.

McLean, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is McLean, NY affordable or expensive?

McLean's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means McLean is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $129,600 and the median rent is $964 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McLean, NY?

McLean has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1340.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McLean, NY a Good Place to Live?

McLean is a small town of 389 in New York, with a median household income of $71,509 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: McLean stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McLean is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McLean city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

McLean's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McLean costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	McLean, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$129,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$964	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,509	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

McLean's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

1340.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

McLean is served primarily by DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McLean, NY	National Avg
School District	DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McLean sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 79.3°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 64.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McLean, NY
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	79.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	64.4"

Demographics

Metric	McLean, NY	National Avg
Population	389	—
Median Age	31.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.4%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Freeville, NY 4 mi Dryden, NY 4 mi Groton, NY 4 mi Cortland West, NY 5 mi Munsons Corners, NY 5 mi

ZIP Codes in McLean

McLean, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13102

McLean vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McLean, NY affordable or expensive?

McLean's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes McLean roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $129,600 and median rent is $964/month.

What is the crime rate in McLean, NY?

McLean's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1340.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McLean?

Public schools in McLean are operated by DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McLean, NY a good place to live?

McLean, NY has a population of 389, a median household income of $71,509, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in McLean?

McLean averages 29.8°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 64.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McLean?

McLean, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13102.

What is the population of McLean?

The population of McLean, New York is 389 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McLean?

Key numbers for living in McLean: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $129,600, median household income $71,509, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McLean side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.